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ATLANTA — A grandson of former President Jimmy Carter said yesterday that he plans to run
for governor of Georgia, an office once held by his grandfather on his path to the White House.

Jason Carter, 38, who serves in the Georgia Senate, will seek the Democratic nomination to
challenge Republican Gov. Nathan Deal next year. The state has not had a Democratic governor in 12
years.

Carter said his campaign would focus on ways to improve the state’s education system, economy
and ethics laws.

The lawyer and former Peace Corps volunteer said he had not discussed whether his grandfather
would campaign for him, but he thinks the former president’s name recognition will help his chances
at the polls.

“It will let people know the kind of family that I come from,” he said. “Ultimately, they’re
going to have to judge me on my merits.”

Carter is the second relative of formerly high-profile politicians from Georgia to announce a
run for office in 2014. Michelle Nunn, daughter of former Sen. Sam Nunn, said she would be a
candidate for the seat her father once held.